Huge Potential awaits the next fortunate owner of this charming 2 story home. This one has been gutted down to the studs. The upstairs will feature 3 huge bedrooms and a full bath and has already had much of the electrical rough-in completed. The main level appears to have a large area set aside for kitchen and dining, good size living room, full or 1/2 bath area, and main floor laundry room. Toward the rear of the home is an enclosed porch/3 seasons room that could easily be heated and used as a family room. The outbuilding is finished and has electric and heat potential.
Huge Potential awaits the next fortunate owner of this charming 2 story home. This one has been gutted down to the studs. The upstairs will feature 3 huge bedrooms and a full bath and has already had much of the electrical rough-in completed. The main level appears to have a large area set aside for kitchen and dining, good size living room, full or 1/2 bath area, and main floor laundry room. Toward the rear of the home is an enclosed porch/3 seasons room that could easily be heated and used as a family room. The outbuilding is finished and has electric and heat potential.
SW Michigan MLS #9809041
Dec 5, 1998
Sold
$52,000
$26/sq ft
Apr 7, 1998
Listed
$56,900
$28/sq ft
A Lot Of House For The Price. Clean House With Large Rooms & High Ceilings. Dining Room. Large Kitchen With Eating Area And Lots Of Cuboards. This Fixer-upper Has Been Priced To Sell Quickly. It Has Been Cleaned Up And Some Repairs Have Been Done. The Bedrooms Are Large With Either Big Or Walk-in Closets. There Is A Small Room Upstairs That Is Being Used As A Closet. The Building In The Back Was Used As A Shop. Water Has Been Run To The Shop But Not Hooked Up. Some Of The Work That Needs To Be Done Is New Floor Coverings, Painting, Wall Papering, And Possibly Some Drywalling. The Sellers Have Not Lived In The House. The House Is Being Rented. The Furnace Is Newer, Age Not Known. House Is Being Sold Conventional Mortage, Or Cash. In As Is Condition. Above Information Is As Per Sell ers And Not Guaranteed. Reserved; Table And Shelves In Shop.
REALCOMP #66009809041
Dec 5, 1998
Sold
$52,000
$26/sq ft
Apr 7, 1998
Listed
$56,900
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,225 (+2.9%)
2024
$3,134 (+6.0%)
2023
$2,957 (+2.1%)
2022
$2,897 (+12.6%)
2021
$2,574 (−1.5%)
2020
$2,614 (+7.3%)
2019
$2,436 (+2.0%)
2018
$2,387 (−7.7%)
2017
$2,587 (+1.0%)
2016
$2,560 (+17.5%)
2014
$2,178
Tax history for 300 N Phelps St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,225 (+2.9%)
2024
$3,134 (+6.0%)
2023
$2,957 (+2.1%)
2022
$2,897 (+12.6%)
2021
$2,574 (−1.5%)
2020
$2,614 (+7.3%)
2019
$2,436 (+2.0%)
2018
$2,387 (−7.7%)
2017
$2,587 (+1.0%)
2016
$2,560 (+17.5%)
2014
$2,178
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
82 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,869
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Van Buren County
APN
80-43-040-480-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Unpaved
Garage Information
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Michigan Basement
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Traditional
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1900
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sidewalk
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Area: 0.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 2000.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Annual Amount: $2,331
Tax Assessed Value: $35,200
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone Line, Public Water, Public Sewer, Cable Connected
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
School Information
High School District: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Stoplight, Take Phelps to home.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,869
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Van Buren County
APN: 80-43-040-480-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Davis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Decatur High School
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$161,000 – $195,000
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